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In Pursuit Of School Gear

More often than not, a trip to the mall weeks before the new school year starts is a daunting experience. People are rushing in to get in line at the cashier, holding their baskets full of school supplies, shoes, and apparel. But apart from these school essentials, and the tuition that most parents prepare for in their annual budget, they also need to spend some extra money on gadgets that will help their child ace every subject.

Lifeafter

There is no better time to be a mobile gamer than now. Leveraging the capabilities of powerful processors, massive RAM, and stunning display panels, app developers continue to push the boundaries of mobile gaming to give us immersive gameplay on a pocket-sized device. There is no end to the action-packed and detail-rich titles you can enjoy; and if you’re like the rest of us, always scouring the app marketplace for the next best zombie-slaying game, LifeAfter is one you’d want to sink your teeth into.

2018 KTM 390 Duke

I’m sure I’m not the only one whose heart races when they’re in the saddle of a motorcycle. Whatever the displacement, motorcycles get you to your destination in the most enjoyable way possible. Once in a while though, we find a bike that’s so much fun to ride, we look for any excuse to mount up. The Duke 390 has quite the reputation of being one such bike, and I had the pleasure of using one for a week. Here are my thoughts.

Risk Of Rain 2

Risk of Rain, the breakout Rogue-like side-scrolling adventure romp of about five years ago is back, and it adds a whole new dimension to it, literally. Risk of Rain 2 is here, and has bust out of the walls of 2D to become a full-blown 3D shooter. Does it manage to bring depth to an already well-loved game, or does it, ironically, fall flat?

Subaru Forester Media Drive The Road Less Traveled

The Subaru Forester is a vehicle that is beloved by those who have had the pleasure of owning one. Since the first ones rolled off the line and into the hands of owners over three decades ago, Subaru’s superb boxer engine, wonderful driveability and exceptional comfort have won people over time and time again. The newest iteration of the Forester brings even more features to the market, and Motor Image Philippines gave a few members of the press the unique opportunity to drive it all the way to La Union, and over some terrain that most Subaru owners wouldn’t even dream of tackling.

Acer Aspire GX-781

For all the fast, convenient gaming laptops out there, there’s still something to be said about the gaming PC. Reliable, easy to upgrade, and with that old-school charm, the desktop will always be a great way to get into gaming. You could of course build your own rig, but for those who don’t want to go through the trouble, or want the increased reliability of a pre-built machine, Acer has an answer in the Aspire GX-781.

Coffee With Max Javelino

It was Monday in one of the less busy cafes along Katipunan—college town. There was the usual clamor of slow weekday service— the waiting staff calling out orders, silverware clinking into china as diners slice into their all-day breakfasts, the casual click-clacking of the omnipresent MacBooks. In the tepid rhythm of grinding coffee beans and steaming milk, sits Max Javelino.

Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Targeted at the younger millennial crowd, the Hyundai Veloster Turbo is one of the more distinctive vehicles in the Philippine market today. It’s good-looking on the outside, but how does it feel on the road?

Moto G5s Plus

More and more, mid-range phones are starting to sport features similar to their high-end counterparts. Able to look and feel like high-end phones, it’s hard to resist the temptation of purchasing a decent specced phone that doesn’t leave your pockets entirely empty. Here, we take a look at how the Moto G5S stacks up in the arena of mid-ranged phones.

Nokia 8

Nokia was the undisputed king of mobile phones in the late 90s and early 00s. It was, however overthrown by an onslaught of smartphones running Android and iOS. Wiser, and adapting to the changing tides, Nokia is back in the game care of HMD. It dares to shoot for its place at the top with the Nokia 8. But how good is this flagship? Read on.

Twice As Nice

SARAH GERONIMO AND OPPO F3 PLUS.

Oppo Launches The F3 Plus

Chinese mobile technology giant OPPO launched the F3 Plus, the company’ flagship selfie camera phone, at a star-studded event last March 23 at the City of Dreams in Pasay.

2017 Isuzu D-Max: No Road Is Too Tough For This Steed

Isuzu D-Max 3.0 VGS lS 4X4 MT

TCL C2

In recent years, there has been a significant decline in TV consumption what with streaming services like Netflix becoming accessible to many through smartphones and high-speed internet connections. Though, at the end of the day, people would still find the idea of sitting back with their feet on the coffee table while enjoying some good ol’ TV viewing extra relaxing. Mix this familiar feeling with smart technologies so impeccably integrated into the television, you won’t ever want to leave home.

Mazda3 Speed HB

With the third generation Mazda3 now in the middle of its model life cycle, the 2017 offering has received some enhancements for a fresh look as well as additional convenience features. Here is our zoom-zoom experience with its top-of-the-line Mazda3 Speed hatchback.

Baic M20 Luxury 1.5 M/T

Baic, a brand that continues to surprise us with their superb value for money rides has done it again. Hot on the heels of their showroom’s opening, we got to test the Baic M20 in the Luxury configuration. We’ve got high expectations for this vehicle, and here’s what we thought.

ASUS Philippines' Holds Hackathon Dubbed Zenfone AR: A New Reality

ASUS Philippines recently launched the Zenfone AR, the world's first Tango enabled and Daydream-ready smartphone with 8 GB of RAM, through a 48-hour hackathon event, dubbed as the "Zenfone AR: A New Reality Hackathon:"  

Honda HR-V Mugen

The HR-V got my attention the first time I saw it at its launch some time back. Something about a stylish crossover SUV that leaned more towards the sporty side of the spectrum has its appeal, so when I got word that I’d have the Mugen version to test, I have to admit, I got excited. Here are my thoughts after a week on the road with the car.

LS2 FF325 Strobe Civik

I have an unusually big head. This is usually not a problem with my day-to-day life, but once I have to go shopping for a helmet, it becomes something of a problem. There are very few fullface helmets that I can cram my head into, but not having anything covering my chin freaks me out. The solution? Go modular. The Helmet I’ve been stuffing my head in for the past half year has been the LS2 FF325 Strobe Civik, and here’s what I think about it.

Lenovo Legion Y720 Cube

For a lot of people, PC gaming can be quite an intimidating thing to get into; not everyone knows how to build a rig from scratch, and really it’s more convenient to just pick up a console and start playing out of the box. However, pre-built gaming desktops are becoming more and more akin to their personalized counterparts in terms of power and flexibility. Lenovo’s new iteration of the Legion Cube is one such machine.

Schneider Electric Launches Smart Panel, Compact NSXm, And Powertag

Schneider Electric recently unveiled its newest innovations aimed at helping make energy consumption efficient and sustainable across homes and industries.

Hakata Ikkousha

It was a sleepy Thursday noon at the annex of Festival Mall in Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa. Most shops in this area won’t be expecting much foot traffic until offices and schools release their occupants a few hours from then. Except for one, which was getting quite a few visitors: Hakata Ikkousha.

Studio Bake Opens In Alabang

Southies now have a new place to get their bread fix as Studio Bake formally opened its doors at the Festival Mall Extension in Alabang, Muntinlupa last March 15, 2018.

Subaru Forester 2.0i-L

Generally speaking, our vehicles are capable of more than we put them through. While they’re perfectly happy going on the straight roads from our homes, to our offices, to the grocery store, when pushed, they can do amazing things. This holds even truer for Subaru’s Forester. A highly capable city vehicle, it’s capable of greater things that one might think. We got to take one out for a road trip well outside of the city limits to see what else the compact SUV is capable of.

Getting The Best Of Both Worlds

Technology has brought significant changes in the automotive industry, redefining the way people go from point A to point B. The arrival of electric and hybrid cars, as well as the adoption of AI in mobility, raises the bar of transport. Modern cars and motorcycles now boast solid engineering and advanced technology, making driving safer and more sustainable than before. The next generation of two- and four-wheelers move us not only to our destinations but also toward the future.

New Vision: An Extra Pair Of Eyes

Aiming for road safety with 360-degree car cameras

SsangYong Tivoli XLV1.6 AWD AT

With European stylishness and Asian practicality, the Ssangyong Tivoli XLV is the perfect SUV to take friends and family on roadtrips with.

Suzuki Breaks Guinness World Record At Raider R150 Summit 2017

Suzuki Philippines, together with various clubs and Suzuki enthusiasts set the new Guinness world record for the largest road safety lesson ever held last February 26 at the 2017 Raider Summit at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Horizon Zero Dawn

Sandbox games have been a thing for a few years now, and it’s pretty great. The freedom to do all sorts of things in a fantasy/sci-fi/realist fiction world opens so many doors, and so many opportunities to show the title off. Horizon Zero Dawn is one such title. Gorgeous, expansive, and involving, this title is one we’ve been waiting for for a while. We got our eager little hands on it, and here’s what we think.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

The Ghost Recon series has been a popular franchise since the turn of the millennium, mixing military action, political intrigue, and alternative history, much like the novels of Tom Clancy, whose name is attached to the franchise. Different installments in the franchise include settings such as the Cold War and other alternative history settings where extremists have taken control of certain areas around the world. Jack Ryan, a fictional CIA agent in many of these stories, has to stop them from carrying out their plans. Several of Clancy’s other works have also become video games, such as Rainbow Six, The Division, and the Splinter Cell series.